Data Analyst 4 - Power BI (Short Term)

Job Title: Data Analyst 4 – Power BI (Short Term)
Work Type: Remote
Industry Category: Government / Health & Human Services / IT
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition ID: 798840

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Overview

The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), supporting DBHDS, is seeking a Data Analyst 4 for a short-term engagement focused on Power BI dashboard development. This role will support critical data-quality initiatives by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that improve operational decision-making and patient data integrity.

Application

This is a time-sensitive opportunity with a short submission window. Candidates must be prepared for a Web Cam interview and able to start promptly on 04/27/2026.

Applicants must confirm willingness to work a short-term engagement and comply with all role requirements, including in-person equipment pickup if requested.

Job Description

This engagement focuses on converting a large Excel dataset of potential duplicate patient encounters into a structured, interactive Power BI dashboard. The selected consultant will collaborate with Health Information Management (HIM), data governance, and clinical operations teams to define requirements and build a solution that identifies duplicate records, highlights risk patterns, and supports remediation efforts.

The role requires strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on Power BI expertise to deliver a high-impact dashboard within a tight timeline. The consultant may also contribute to additional Power BI initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Modeling

• Analyze large-scale Excel datasets to assess structure, quality, and duplicate patterns
• Design and develop scalable Power BI data models to support complex analytics
• Implement transformation logic to prepare and structure data for reporting

Dashboard Development & Visualization

• Develop interactive Power BI dashboards to identify duplicate encounters and trends
• Create visualizations for encounter groupings, frequency distributions, and severity indicators
• Build dynamic filters (facility, date range, encounter type, risk level) to enhance usability

Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering

• Conduct requirements sessions with HIM, data governance, and operational teams
• Translate business needs into technical dashboard specifications and wireframes
• Iterate on dashboard design based on stakeholder feedback

Automation & Data Validation

• Implement automated data refresh processes within Power BI
• Establish validation logic to ensure data accuracy and consistency

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Produce requirements documentation, data dictionaries, and process documentation
• Deliver knowledge-transfer sessions to internal staff to ensure sustainability

Project Delivery

• Execute deliverables aligned to project milestones and timeline expectations
• Support rapid development cycles to meet tight deadlines

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Power BI and data modeling
• Strong analytics and data interpretation capabilities
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering
• Ability to translate raw data extracts into meaningful insights and reporting structures
• Proficiency with technical tools and data analysis methodologies
• Experience delivering training and knowledge transfer
• Strong project execution and delivery skills
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment (no offshore candidates permitted)
• Must be able to participate in a Web Cam interview
• Must agree to short-term engagement duration and flexible hours (20–40 hours/week)
• Must be willing to pick up equipment in person if requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in operational reporting or IT service management analytics
• Experience working with EHR systems (Cerner, Oracle Millennium, AVATAR)

Benefits:
Compensation

• This is a 1099 Contract role
• Hourly Rate: $45 – $55 per hour
• Maximum rate is capped at the vendor-submitted limit

Schedule

• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• End Date: 06/30/2026 (or earlier based on completion)
• Work Hours: Flexible (20–40 hours per week)
• Schedule may accelerate if working full-time hours
• Short-term engagement with a tight delivery timeline

Work Location

• Primary Work Location: Remote
• Equipment pickup may require in-person attendance in Richmond, VA
• Candidates must be able to comply with this requirement if selected